The new year is the time everyone starts to think about how they can improve on their health. And, if you’re looking to get 2017 off to a good start, you’re probably thinking about cutting down and watching what you eat. Healthy smoothies are a great way to get in some of your five a day, and can even help you to shed the pounds. So we’ve put together a list of some of the best healthy smoothies that you can try out this new year. The green smoothie This smoothie is a delicious way to get in your leafy...

When it comes to losing weight, everyone hears the same thing over and over again: a balance of healthy eating and exercise is the key to long-term results. For many people, once they’ve found the motivation to lose the weight, this recipe of diet and exercise is generally all it takes to change their lifestyle and achieve the results they want to see – just like flipping on a switch. For others, variations on the theme are needed to kick start their weight loss. They may have to cut down on specific foods, or cut them out completely. They may...

Exercise and a balanced diet are the foundation for maintaining a healthy body and losing weight but an extra boost is often appreciated. If you’re trying to lose some pounds you’ve no doubt come across super foods that can help increase your metabolism and burning off extra fat, to help you achieve your goals that bit sooner. A slow metabolism can thwart your best efforts to lose weight, leaving you frustrated and unmotivated. Try adding these metabolism boosting foods to your diet to enhance weight loss… 1. Blueberries – As well as being tasty, blueberries boast high...

Do you always seem to feel hungry? Do you often find that you want something to eat right after eating a proper meal? You are probably dehydrated, and your brain may be misinterpreting your feelings of thirst as hunger. Thirst and Hunger are completely different feelings though aren’t they? Surprisingly enough both, hunger pangs and thirst, actually trigger the same brain responses, the hypothalamus, which is responsible for controlling hunger and thirst, responds in a similar way whether hungry or thirsty! Numerous factors influence the hypothalamus when your body is hungry or thirsty. Those factors account for what we eat,...